MLA apologizes for 'refugee-dog' comment

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An Ulster Unionist MLA has apologized for comments she made comparing refugees to dogs.

Jenny Palmer likened the two on a comment on Facebook.

It was in response to a comment expressing surprise she had not brought a "refugee" home from a Somme commemoration event in France.

She replied saying she had two dogs and didn't need anymore. 

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When challenged later on by another Facebook user, the MLA explained that her intention had been misunderstood.

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